Birthday Week -- A New Park

This sunny, warm afternoon found me running out to my local photography print lab to pick up portraits I shot of some of the guys on the football team (I had been hired to do portraits, head shots, and two home games!!).  I had noticed this park down the street from the lab; it's not on my usual way home, but one day I went the opposite direction down the street and found this.  Today, I stopped for a little bit to wander and take some pictures to include on my website.  I have a section dedicated to session locations for my clients to browse in case they're stuck for where we can take pictures together.

Don't you love the stone bridge?

Weeping willows are so pretty.

A bridge on the other side of the street, next to some baseball fields.

It was so nice to take a little "alone break" for an hour this week.


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Christine

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The Lake -- Day Five

Thursday, July 24.

A beautiful breezy day greeted us today, and even though it had cooled off, we still found things to do on the lake.  Who wouldn't love sitting on that dock, even with a sweater, looking out on the lake??

Jake wanted to take Allie out in the kayaks, since she had never been.  They took lunch over to the gazebo and public beach (it's literally fifteen feet wide!) across the bay.

Meanwhile, Fernando, Joseph, and I went into town (Harrisville), and visited the park along the Oswegatchie River.  This is one of the most beautiful places I've ever visited!

With Fernando's help, I climbed this rock, then had him take my picture.  Looks like I'm a great rock climber, huh?  *grin*

Joseph posed for me, too, though he was a little antsy and just wanted to get back to the lake.

Three trees.

Back at the lake, we had spotted a nest of baby robins right next to the front porch!  I was finally able to capture a great shot of one of them--I think he was hungry!

After dinner, we drove into town--not Harrisville to the east, but Natural Bridge to the west--for our favorite dessert place.

After getting filled to the gills on ice cream, we headed back to the lake for evening.

The lake was calm, and the clouds drifted away, leaving just a few spots of color in the sky.  But the sinking sun shone forth its rays into the night sky.  All was peaceful and calm.


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Christine

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Fathers Day

For Fathers Day, our family was invited to Shabbona Lake for the H. Family's cookout.  I'm so happy I get to spend time with my friend Becki, and that Jake gets to spend time with Allie!  I had never been to this forest preserve before, though I'd heard of it because Fernando has fished and hunted there.  The afternoon wasn't too hot, so we took a walk in the woods and along the lake together.  Everything was so green!

Strange things happen when I hand Fernando my camera.  I try to look natural, and always end up looking over-posed.  So, here I am, posed along the wooded path.

Isn't it so pretty in the woods?

Field of coneflowers.

Lake Shabbona.

Back at the picnic pavilion, I had a chance to take pictures of this cute baby!

And this cute couple, too!  Allie stuck out her tongue for me, just like her dad always does in pictures.

Isn't she adorable?

Jake crawled up beside Allie and I caught this cute shot of them.

My guys always give me weird looks when I'm behind the lens.  Goofy guys.

Allie's brother John.

Danny.

We had a great time, and met lots of great people and had lots of fun.  I'm thankful we were invited to this special day.


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Christine

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After the Photo Shoot

October 8.

It's so peaceful spending extra time at a session location, lingering after the shooting is over and goodbyes are said to another amazing client.  I love this location, and I loved lingering, wandering, and taking a few pictures.

The sunset promised to be beautiful--and it did not disappoint.

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Christine

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